Drive My Car (2021)
Genres - Drama, Family & Personal Relationships |
Sub-Genres - Psychological Drama |
Release Date - Nov 24, 2021 (USA - Limited) |
Run Time - 179 min. |
Countries - Japan, United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Maggie Sadler
Yûsuke Kafuku (Hidetoshi Nishijima) lives as a successful thespian and theater director in a loving marriage with his wife, Oto (Reika Kirishima), a playwright. However, their seemingly idyllic life embarks on a downward spiral after Oto inexplicably disappears. Two years later and believing his wife may be dead, Yûsuke receives an invitation to direct a play in Hiroshima. As he travels to and from the theater, he begins a turbulent and intense relationship with his female chauffeur, Misaki Watari (Tôko Miura). Based on the short story by Haruki Murakami. Directed by Ryûsuke Hamaguchi.
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Keywords
actor, husband-and-wife, Japanese-language, marriage, missing-person, playwright
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High Production Values